By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 10
90 cal · 12 min
Creamy Basil Dip
Recipe GLPRf504e55fc07808
A smooth and herb-forward dip combining fresh basil with a creamy base of mayonnaise and sour cream, finished with sharp parmesan and warm oregano notes. Perfect for serving with crackers, vegetables, or crudités at gatherings.
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Ingredients
½ cup Fresh basil, finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
¾ cup Mayonnaise
½ cup Shredded parmesan cheese
¾ cup Light sour cream
¼ teaspoon Dried oregano
Salt, to taste
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped fresh basil, minced garlic, mayonnaise, shredded parmesan cheese, light sour cream, dried oregano, and salt.
Stir all ingredients together until fully blended and smooth, with no streaks remaining.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and cover. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the basil and garlic flavors to fully develop and meld with the creamy base.
Serve chilled with vegetable sticks, crackers, or toasted bread rounds.
Comments
Every ingredient is a staple at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, or Walmart, with no special stops required. At roughly 40 cents per serving for mayo, sour cream, and parmesan, this is genuinely cheap; fresh basil is the only variable cost, running $1.50 to $2 for a small bunch at any major Charlotte chain. The stated 12 minutes is honest for a dip that just requires mincing and mixing. This reheats poorly since it's dairy-based and best served cold or at room temperature, which means it's ideal as a make-ahead party dish or weeknight appetizer, not a leftover dinner.
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